How to convert hectares to square meters
One hectare is 10,000 square meters. To convert hectares to square meters, multiply the number of hectares by 10,000.
Square meters = hectares × 10,000
For example, 5 hectares is 50,000 square meters.
Hectares to square meters conversion table
| Hectares | Square meters |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5,000 |
| 1 | 10,000 |
| 2 | 20,000 |
| 5 | 50,000 |
| 10 | 100,000 |
| 100 | 1,000,000 |
About these units
The hectare is the metric unit for land, equal to 10,000 square meters. It is used for farms and large sites in most countries.
The square meter is the standard metric unit for floor area, used for property in most countries outside the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many square meters are in one hectare?
One hectare is 10,000 square meters.
How many hectares are in one square meter?
One square meter is 0.0001 hectares. Use the square meters to hectares converter to go the other way.
Can I convert to other area units?
Yes. The area converter converts between square feet, square meters, square yards, acres, hectares, square miles and square kilometers.